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... 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR720N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within...carries the CE Mark: Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
... 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless N Router Model No.: TL-WR720N Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within...carries the CE Mark: Person is responsible for marking this declaration: Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business Date of issue: 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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... ...19 4.5.1 LAN...19 4.5.2 WAN ...20 4.5.3 MAC Clone ...29 4.6 Wireless ...29 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 30 4.6.2 Wireless Security 32 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 35 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 38 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 39 4.7 DHCP ...40 4.7.1 DHCP Settings 40 4.7.2 DHCP Clients List 41 I TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick...
... ...19 4.5.1 LAN...19 4.5.2 WAN ...20 4.5.3 MAC Clone ...29 4.6 Wireless ...29 4.6.1 Wireless Settings 30 4.6.2 Wireless Security 32 4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering 35 4.6.4 Wireless Advanced 38 4.6.5 Wireless Statistics 39 4.7 DHCP ...40 4.7.1 DHCP Settings 40 4.7.2 DHCP Clients List 41 I TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router CONTENTS Package Contents ...1 Chapter 1. Connecting the Router 6 2.1 System Requirements 6 2.2 Installation Environment Requirements 6 2.3 Connecting the Router 6 Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide 8 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 8 3.2 Quick...
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TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 4.7.3 Address Reservation 42 4.8 Forwarding ...43 4.8.1 Virtual Servers 43 4.8.2 Port Triggering 45 4.8.3 DMZ...47 4.8.4 UPnP ...47 4.9 Security ...49 4.9.1 Firewall ...49 4.9.2 IP Address Filtering 50 4.9.3 Domain Filtering ...
TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 4.7.3 Address Reservation 42 4.8 Forwarding ...43 4.8.1 Virtual Servers 43 4.8.2 Port Triggering 45 4.8.3 DMZ...47 4.8.4 UPnP ...47 4.9 Security ...49 4.9.1 Firewall ...49 4.9.2 IP Address Filtering 50 4.9.3 Domain Filtering ...
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TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 4.16.7 Password...86 4.16.8 System Log...86 4.16.9 Statistics ...88 Appendix A: FAQ ...91 Appendix B: Configuring the PCs 96 Appendix C: Specifications ...99 Appendix D: Glossary...100 III
TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 4.16.7 Password...86 4.16.8 System Log...86 4.16.9 Statistics ...88 Appendix A: FAQ ...91 Appendix B: Configuring the PCs 96 Appendix C: Specifications ...99 Appendix D: Glossary...100 III
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TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Power Adapter for TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. -1-
TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Power Adapter for TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Resource CD for TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router, including: • This Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor. -1-
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...-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. Before installing the Router, please look through this user guide. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for handling multiple data streams at speed 650% faster than...
...-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi protected Access (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK), as well as advanced Firewall protections, the TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete data privacy. Before installing the Router, please look through this user guide. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 1. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for handling multiple data streams at speed 650% faster than...
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TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 1.3 Main Features ¾ Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to 150Mbps ¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, two 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports supporting Auto MDI/MDIX ...security ¾ Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet access ¾ Up to 4 SSIDs supporting multiple wireless networks with different SSIDs and passwords ¾ Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host ¾ Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS ¾ Provides ...
TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 1.3 Main Features ¾ Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to 150Mbps ¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, two 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports supporting Auto MDI/MDIX ...security ¾ Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet access ¾ Up to 4 SSIDs supporting multiple wireless networks with different SSIDs and passwords ¾ Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host ¾ Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS ¾ Provides ...
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... for about 5 minutes and then turn off . Table 1-1 The LEDs description ) Note: After a device is no device linked to the network by WPS function. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs and the WPS button are located on the front panel (View from left to the corresponding...
... for about 5 minutes and then turn off . Table 1-1 The LEDs description ) Note: After a device is no device linked to the network by WPS function. 1.4 Panel Layout 1.4.1 The Front Panel TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch The Router's LEDs and the WPS button are located on the front panel (View from left to the corresponding...
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... Modem, or Ethernet. ¾ LAN (1-2): These ports connect the Router to the local PC(s). -5- 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools .... Please use the RESET function, press it for more than five seconds; z Used as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: The WAN port is where you will connect the power adapter.
... Modem, or Ethernet. ¾ LAN (1-2): These ports connect the Router to the local PC(s). -5- 1.4.2 The Rear Panel TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch The following parts are two ways to reset to the Router's factory defaults: 1) Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools .... Please use the RESET function, press it for more than five seconds; z Used as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router. ¾ WAN: The WAN port is where you will connect the power adapter.
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TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the Router according to the WAN port on each Switch/Hub in your hands dry. 1. ...;) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your wireless network. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is any strong light (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 , Netscape Navigator ...
TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements ¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) ¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that , please install the Router according to the WAN port on each Switch/Hub in your hands dry. 1. ...;) ¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2.3 Connecting the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your wireless network. After that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is any strong light (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 , Netscape Navigator ...
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TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 6. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the 150Mbps Wireless N Router -7-
TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 6. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem. Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the 150Mbps Wireless N Router -7-
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... been established well. Now, you can be changed as to how to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for the PC. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168...press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is 255.255.255.0. In this , please refer to configure the basic functions of your 150Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of Ping command -8- If you need instructions as you ...
... been established well. Now, you can be changed as to how to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will assign IP address for the PC. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168...press Enter. ¾ If the result displayed is 255.255.255.0. In this , please refer to configure the basic functions of your 150Mbps Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default domain name of Ping command -8- If you need instructions as you ...
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... order to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router, you link to on the Router and LEDs on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your router is 192.168.0.x, the default LAN IP of the modem connected with a Web browser. -9- TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ If the result displayed is similar to the Figure...
... order to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router, you link to on the Router and LEDs on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with your router is 192.168.0.x, the default LAN IP of the modem connected with a Web browser. -9- TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ If the result displayed is similar to the Figure...
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... Setup 3. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear, similar to finish it. 2. Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear as shown in the screen that your Router. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address http://tplinklogin.net in lower case...
... Setup 3. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear, similar to finish it. 2. Figure 3-3 Login the Router After a moment, a login window will appear as shown in the screen that your Router. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address http://tplinklogin.net in lower case...
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... the Password and Confirm Password. -11- If the Password is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-6 Choose WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to ensure the... Password you entered is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown below. Re-enter the password provided by the Router. ¾ If the connection type detected is correct. The appropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is ...
... the Password and Confirm Password. -11- If the Password is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-6 Choose WAN Connection Type The Router provides Auto-Detect function and supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to ensure the... Password you entered is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown below. Re-enter the password provided by the Router. ¾ If the connection type detected is correct. The appropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is ...
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Enter the DNS Server IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - If your ISP). TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. ¾ If the connection type detected is ... ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Static IP ¾ IP Address - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Enter the IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - Enter the gateway IP address...
Enter the DNS Server IP address into the field. ¾ Subnet Mask - If your ISP). TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router ¾ If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. ¾ If the connection type detected is ... ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into the box if required. ¾ Primary DNS - Static IP ¾ IP Address - Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-8. Enter the IP address into the box if required. ¾ Secondary DNS - Enter the gateway IP address...
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...from the drop-down list. If your country or region is automatic, which the Router works on pre-shared passphrase. -13- Select WPA based on . ¾ Channel Width - TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - It is not necessary to 32 characters. It is... strongly recommended that you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - It may be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six...
...from the drop-down list. If your country or region is automatic, which the Router works on pre-shared passphrase. -13- Select WPA based on . ¾ Channel Width - TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - It is not necessary to 32 characters. It is... strongly recommended that you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. ¾ Mode - It may be TP-LINK_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six...
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... be between 8 and 64 characters. For ASCII, the key can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. If you don't make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the Quick Setup. Click the Next button. If you will then see the Finish page as shown in.... Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Click the Reboot button to write down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - It would also be made up of any numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router z PSK Password - Figure 3-10 Quick Setup -
... be between 8 and 64 characters. For ASCII, the key can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. If you don't make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the Quick Setup. Click the Next button. If you will then see the Finish page as shown in.... Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Click the Reboot button to write down the key and all related wireless security settings. ¾ No Change - It would also be made up of any numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to Section 4.6: "Wireless". 6. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router z PSK Password - Figure 3-10 Quick Setup -
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Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will see the main menu on the left of the Web-based utility. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. All information is read-only. -15-
Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key function are the corresponding explanations and instructions. The detailed explanations for each Web page's key functions and the configuration way. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you will see the main menu on the left of the Web-based utility. TL-WR720N 150Mbps Wireless N Router Chapter 4. On the right, there are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. All information is read-only. -15-